[Even without knowing what those original expected levels should be, Donnie can still cringe at the distinct difference of what Accelerator's current equipment is offering the poor guy.]

And that's the best the Alliance is offering? [Color him unimpressed, Alliance.] Wait- so are you not affiliated with any?

Either way, that practically sounds like blackmail. I can see why you'd look into alternatives. If I have a better idea of how it works, maybe...

[Really there are no 'maybe's in his mind. Clearly this is a piece of equipment that exists and functions, to an extent. It's just a matter of boosting output, which means it needs better hardware to keep up. He may not have money for resources but that's never stopped him from building things, and it is amazing what humans tend to write off as trash. He just needs to find some prime scavenging grounds in say...preferably Excelsior...]